Smoothies can be deceptively fattening and loaded with sugar, despite being touted as a healthy snack. This version skips ice cream and yogurt and uses frozen coconut milk to provide a rich, creamy texture. Flax seeds are added to boost the natural goodness of strawberries and pineapples.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 hr 10 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Inactive: | 4 hr |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
Instructions
- Pour the coconut milk into a clean ice cube tray (it will not fill the entire tray) and freeze at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Add the coconut milk cubes, strawberries, pineapples, pineapple juice and flax seeds to a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 150 calorie |
| Total Fat | 4.8 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 11 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 grams |
| Protein | 3.8 grams |
| Sugar | 16.6 grams |